Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Northampton

£43,000 + Benefits

Double Days (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00) - transitioning to 3-shift pattern by year end

A leading packaging manufacturer in Northampton is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team due to continued growth and investment across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking business within the packaging sector, offering long-term development and the chance to work on a modern, fast-paced production environment.

As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely and effective manner
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• Work with PLC-controlled machinery (fault diagnosis, not necessarily programming)
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company standards

• Multi‑skilled maintenance background (electrical and mechanical)
• Experience with in manufacturing or packaging environments
• Strong fault‑finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and motors
• PLC fault‑finding experience (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable)
• Ability to work independently on shift and respond to breakdowns effectively
• Apprenticeship trained or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Currently working a Double Days shift pattern (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00), with a planned transition to a 3‑shift rota by the end of the year.

• £43,000 basic salary
• Stable role within a growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to develop technically within a modern production environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities